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Join the meeting of Automotive Leaders and Ideas at the industry’s most synergistic and influential event.

Additional speakers are being added almost daily to this year’s Management Briefing Seminars. In addition to Mark Fields of Ford, Tom LaSorda of Chrysler, Bob Carter of Toyota, Bo Andersson of General Motors and Bill Kozyra of TI Automotive, Bennie Fowler, group vice president, Global Quality, Ford Motor Company, Jim Kamsickas, president and CEO, International Automotive Components Group North America and Asia; Phil Martens, President, Light Vehicle Systems, ArvinMeritor; and President and CEO Designate Arvin Innovation and Mike Stanton, president, Association of International Automobile Manufacturers will address attendees struggling with the current environment and planning for a smoother future.


Session themes throughout the week concentrate on innovation, profitable personalization, connected vehicles, policy, and global manufacturing. The 2008 Management Briefing Seminars offer both broad and in-depth views of what’s happening and what’s about to happen across several fronts. The formal sessions provide insight, discussion, research results and case studies; the networking outside of the sessions is second to none. For more information on speakers >>>
 

For additional information on how you can become involved with the Management Briefing Seminars or other CAR events, please contact CAR's executive director of conferences, Kathleen Watson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 734 662-1287.

Relationship Building

Among the most valued aspects of the annual Management Briefing Seminars is relationship building throughout the week. Not all of the knowledge sharing takes place in the seminars; we allow plenty of time for networking and socializing with colleagues. In addition to the continental breakfasts and lunches, there is a scramble golf tournament. Several evening activities are designed for relaxation and informal conversation. Visit the Networking link for more information and an itinerary.

Who Attends the Management Briefing Seminars?

  • Automotive Manufacturer and Supplier Executives
  • Purchasing and Marketing Executives
  • Energy Industry Representatives
  • Financial Analysts
  • Government and Education Representatives
  • Information Managers
  • Labor Leadership
  • Manufacturing Managers and Engineers
  • Media
  • Plant Managers and Superintendents

Three Ways to Register

Online and Fax (credit cards only)

Mail (payment by check)

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The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

In addition to continental breakfasts and lunches, there are several evening activities designed for relaxation and informal conversation. Social Hours take place Monday-Thursday evening and on Wednesday evening there is an industry dinner and entertainment.

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours and the Wednesday evening dinner. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Thursday social hours and the Wednesday evening event. Alternative activities are planned and/or available.)

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Some attendees choose business attire (suits or sport coats), particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

These are very informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

Yes; continental breakfast and lunch are served each day. Social hours are hosted Monday through Thursday evening. In addition, registration on Wednesday or Thursday includes a dinner and party on Wednesday evening (hopefully outside, overlooking the Grand Traverse Bay).

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague who would be interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation of registration must be received in writing by May 1, 2008. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 18, 2008. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

The registration desk is in the lobby area at the base of the tower. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of corresponding to the package that you have registered for and you may attend the social hours as they relate to your package.

 
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